Genco Board Provided Diana Clear Criteria for a Transaction Reflecting Fair Value and in the Best Interests of All Genco Shareholders  Genco Sets the Record Straight on Diana’s Misleading Characterization of the Negotiations and Genco’s Transaction Framework Genco Is Firing on All Cylinders with Increased and Compelling Dividends Projected for 2026 NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genco Shipping & Trading Limited (NYSE:GNK) (“Genco” or the “Company”), the largest U.S. headquartered drybulk shipowner focused on the global transportation of commodities, today issued an open letter to Genco shareholders following the announcement by Diana Shipping Inc. (“Diana”) that Diana has withdrawn its offer to acquire all outstanding Genco shares not already owned by Diana: Dear Genco Shareholders: We are reaching out today to...

EfTEN United Property Fund earned a net loss of 143 thousand euros in July, and a net profit of 566 thousand euros over the first seven months of 2026 (compared to 1 846 thousand euros net profit in the same period last year). The net asset value (NAV) of the fund unit was 11,56 euros at the end of July, decreasing by 0,6% over the month. The loss was primarily related to the corporate income tax paid on the Invego Uus-Järveküla OÜ dividend distribution. In July, one terraced-house was handed over to a client (a real right agreement was concluded) in Invego Uus-Järveküla OÜ, a development company in which the Fund holds an 80% stake, and the development company earned 46 thousand euros in pre-tax profit. Three terraced-houses and two land plots remain unsold in the development project. At the end of July and the beginning of August, the...

SYDNEY, Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Nasdaq is joining Moomoo Australia and New Zealand, operator of the moomoo platform, to host their first joint Investor Day in Sydney today. The event brings together global and local experts for panel discussions and workshops, featuring a keynote address from Nasdaq chief economist Phil Mackintosh. Mr Mackintosh will outline the macroeconomic forces shaping global sharemarkets, with a focus on the outlook for the artificial intelligence trade. He will be joined by leaders from Moomoo, CLSA, Rivkin Wealth Advisors and the Australian Shareholders’ Association to discuss building long-term wealth across Australian and international portfolios. Moomoo Australia and New Zealand chief executive officer Michael McCarthy said the event highlights the growing demand among local investors for institutional-quality...

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Endeavour Silver Corp. (“Endeavour” or the “Company”) (NYSE: EXK; TSX: EDR) reports that operations at its Terronera mine in Jalisco, Mexico have been temporarily suspended since August 12th as the result of an illegal blockade by members of the nearby Ejido community regarding their concerns over road maintenance, assistance with medical services and communications, control and access to water supply and increased financial assistance. To date, the blockade has remained peaceful, orderly and respectful. The site remains staffed with a reduced workforce to support safety and security protocols and continues to be accessible for maintenance activities. The Company continues active discussions with Ejido community leaders to resolve the matter and resume full operations...

NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mesoblast Limited (Nasdaq:MESO; ASX:MSB), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today announced that it has completed patient treatment in the MSB-DR004 pivotal randomized controlled Phase 3 trial of rexlemestrocel-L for chronic low back pain (CLBP) associated with the inflammatory condition of degenerative disc disease. The major milestone was achieved with 350 patients randomized and treated with either an intra-discal injection of rexlemestrocel-L or sham injection. Total patient numbers treated increased from 300 to 350 after strong demand from trial investigators to have their patients enrolled in the innovative program. The trial’s primary endpoint aims to confirm the durable pain reduction at 12 months from a single intra-discal injection of rexlemestrocel-L...

— First global Phase III trial to show significant progression-free and overall survival benefits in this setting — — SAFFRON trial results reinforce TAGRISSO® as the backbone therapy across EGFRm lung cancer — HONG KONG and SHANGHAI and FLORHAM PARK, N.J., Aug. 17, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HUTCHMED (China) Limited (“HUTCHMED”) (Nasdaq/AIM:HCM; HKEX:13) today announces that positive high-level results from the SAFFRON Phase III trial showed ORPATHYS® (savolitinib) plus TAGRISSO® (osimertinib) demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in both progression-free survival (“PFS”) and overall survival (“OS”) versus doublet platinum-based chemotherapy in patients with epidermal growth factor receptor-mutated (“EGFRm”) non-small cell lung cancer (“NSCLC”). Patients in the trial had tumors with high levels...

Rocket Lab Lightning BusRocket Lab Satellite Platforms Built for MDA Space Successfully Reach Orbit, Supporting Globalstar Direct-to-Device Communications ServicesLONG BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Rocket Lab Corporation (Nasdaq: RKLB), a global leader in launch services and space systems, today announced the successful launch of eight advanced satellite platforms the Company built for MDA Space (TSX: MDA; NYSE: MDA), prime contractor for the replenishment of Globalstar’s (Nasdaq: GSAT) existing constellation, which provides direct-to-device communications services and IoT applications from orbit. The satellite platforms are the first batch in a constellation of 17 platforms Rocket Lab has built under a $143 million deal with MDA Space. The first eight of the 17 satellites were launched on Aug. 15 from...

Satellites launched aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket reach orbital planeGlobalstar HIBLEO-4 LaunchGlobalstar confirms the successful launch of all 8 HIBLEO-4 replacement satellites aboard SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket.COVINGTON, La., Aug. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Globalstar (NASDAQ: GSAT), a next-generation telecommunications infrastructure and technology provider, today announced the successful launch and deployment of its latest satellites, marking another significant milestone in the continued expansion of the Company’s low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. Following a successful launch, all satellites were successfully dispensed from the launch vehicle and have reached their intended orbital planes. Globalstar’s Satellite Operations Command Center team has established communications with each satellite,...

NEWPORT NEWS, Va., Aug. 15, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HII (NYSE: HII) announced today that its Newport News Shipbuilding (NNS) division has successfully completed acceptance sea trials of John F. Kennedy (CVN 79), the second Gerald R. Ford-class nuclear-powered aircraft carrier. Kennedy returned to NNS after further testing and evaluation of important ship systems and components at sea. Earlier this year, Kennedy underwent successful builder’s sea trials. “It is an honor to take Kennedy to sea to demonstrate the quality work and commitment by our shipbuilders,” said Derek Murphy, NNS vice president of new construction aircraft carrier programs. “This critical set of sea trials is a testament to the entire nuclear shipbuilding enterprise and the work of thousands across our country to prepare CVN 79 to join the fleet.” The sea trials...